Stories from Brisbane · Australia

A 33-year-old Indian national has been arrested for profiting from illegal tobacco sales across Brisbane.

Queensland winger Phoenix Rain Hipper has been ruled out of next week's second State of Origin game in Brisbane due to a hamstring injury. North Queensland back Jasmine Peters has been brought into the 20-player squad to replace her.

A 33-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 26, charged with allegedly profiting from illicit tobacco sales and providing fraudulent immigration information.

The Australian government has announced a reallocation of infrastructure funding toward the rail network. The decision has faced criticism from regional stakeholders in Queensland, who describe the move as a betrayal. Critics argue the funding was intended to lower emissions and reduce road freight by making rail more competitive. The government stated the current economic climate prevents the original funding levels from being justified. It remains uncertain if the rail line will be completed to Brisbane or if it will function as a white elephant. Concerns were raised that the project could cost more than $45 billion to complete. Funding for the rail line will end at regional New South Wales, according to the report. The Australian government announced the inland rail line will now terminate in Central West New South Wales.

Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg has not met with union bosses for the entire year. This refusal comes despite an escalating wage dispute. The situation is being reported by the Courier-Mail.

Upcoming book tour events for Palaszczuk have been postponed. The postponement occurs as her partner prepares to defend allegations, according to the source. No specific date for the rescheduled tour was provided.

disruptions to train services are impacting South East Queensland today due to further industrial action. Approximately 20% of the region's rail network is affected. Almost 300 services are being cut across the Queensland Rail network due to an ongoing pay dispute with unions.

A woman in Brisbane was allegedly called a terrorist after wearing a Star of David necklace in a shopping centre. The victim reported that no one intervened during the incident and she left the scene to escape.

Dolphins prop Daniel Safiti has announced his immediate retirement from the National Rugby League on medical grounds. Safiti played 191 first-grade games, including 183 matches for the Newcastle Knights. He joined the Dolphins in 2025 and has played eight games for the Queensland-based side. The 30-year-old player cited a failure to recover to required playing levels following a severe shoulder injury and reconstruction.

The Queensland state government is opening six parcels of land at major ports to improve fuel security. Premier David Christopher Lee stated the sites will be used to build new private fuel storage facilities and refineries.